Paul, Intel investors, Compaq has designed Pentium IIIs into another product that has the potential of being a barn burner, a Network attached storage (NAS) appliance that runs Windows 2000 out of the box. It contains 2 (two) Pentium III 733 MHz processors. Scalability from 72 GB (minimum configuration) to 1 TB. Oops, NTAP down $6.
Configuration Two Pentium III 733 MHz processors
1024 MB Memory (4 x 256 MB) PC133MHz Registered ECC SDRAM
Complete specs:
compaq.com
QuickSpecs
Compaq TaskSmart N-Series NAS Appliance
Models
Compaq TaskSmart N2400
163108-001 (U.S.)
Overview
The Compaq TaskSmart N2400 is the first high-performance network attached storage (NAS) appliance to deliver the breakthrough economics and seamless integration of industry-standard technology, now making it easy for enterprises to deploy and manage advanced file storage.
The Compaq TaskSmart N2400 is the first in a family of network attached storage solutions optimized for Windows NT file server consolidation and heterogeneous file serving.
Scalable from 72 GB to 1 TB, the solution includes all software and hardware necessary for high-performance file serving and storage consolidation in one integrated, optimized and tuned package providing fast and easy deployment. It can be managed using a standard browser and is integrated with Compaq Insight Manager for easy manageability. Designed for high reliability and availability, the TaskSmart N-Series delivers exceptional performance in a rack-optimized form factor, providing the most efficient use of space.
The Compaq TaskSmart N2400 provides the following key benefits:
Heterogeneous (UNIX and NT) file serving
High-performance solution optimized for file serving and storage consolidation
Rapid deployment and simple management
Industry-standards based – lowering initial and ongoing costs
Simplified support with Compaq as the single point of service for the solution
Key Benefits
High performance, heterogeneous file serving – a tuned and optimized solution
The fastest CIFS file serving appliance – more than 30 MB/s throughput
Approximately 50 percent faster than a general purpose server
Leading enterprise-class price/performance for heterogeneous file serving
Support for CIFS (NT) and NFS (UNIX) file systems (Supports Windows 95/98, NT, and Windows 2000 Clients using CIFS and UNIX and LINUX clients using NFS)
Concurrent, shared access to files from any client
Configured for optimum performance out of the box
Customized operating system designed exclusively for file serving
Balanced, optimized hardware platform for highest performance and availability
Rapid deployment – reducing the time-to-solution
Install and configure in less than 30 minutes
Pre-configured hardware, operating system and software solution
Factory-optimized for best performance
Integrated configuration and deployment tools – both local and remote
Remote configuration utility allows confident deployment in distributed locations
Simple management – reducing costs and required resources
Integrated Remote Insight Board (Lights-Out edition) allows remote management, even in a system down condition.
Seamlessly integrates into leading management environments - Compaq Insight Manager (CIM), OpenView, Tivoli support
Integrated graphical user interface provides a single point of entry into all management features.
Integrated tools for storage management, including Compaq SANworks™ VR and Compaq’s Array Configuration Utility
On-line volume growth support for storage management without downtime
Snapshot functionality for point-in-time data replication – allows rapid restore and on-line backup
Rapid restore CD rebuilds a configuration in less than 20 minutes.
Standards-Based Solution - allows customers to leverage existing technology investments
Based on leading Compaq ProLiant™ and Compaq StorageWorks™ technology
Based on a leading operating system environment – customized and optimized for file serving
Integrates easily into existing NT or UNIX computing environments
Compaq Insight Manager (CIM) and third-party management tools supported (e.g., Tivoli, OpenView)
Support for standard backup infrastructures – supports leading 3rd party backup software
SANworks VR for on-line volume growth and Snapshot
Investment protection at the component level (e.g., drives, controllers, NICs, tape systems, etc.)
No incremental training required
Completes Compaq’s Enterprise network storage architecture – seamless, scalable growth between direct attached storage, network attached storage and Storage Area Networks
Simplified support - Compaq is the global single point of service for the solution
Purchase the entire Network attached storage system from a single vendor
A single vendor to call for information and problem resolution
Compaq ActiveUpdate provides internet-based software upgrades.
Compaq provides a standard three-year warranty on all hardware.
Compaq provides global coverage with over 25,000 service professionals worldwide.
Key Features
Performance and Scalability
Multi-Protocol Support – TaskSmart N-Series supports CIFS, NFS, FTP, HTTP. It has concurrent access from anywhere on the network to data, regardless of operating system. The TaskSmart N2400 provides simultaneous file access to UNIX and Windows-based clients.
Tuned for CIFS Performance – It supports Windows 95/98, NT, and Windows 2000 clients, and it is the fastest appliance for CIFS file serving. Over 30 MB/s throughput – the fastest standards-based NAS appliance.
Tuned for NFS Performance – It supports UNIX and LINUX clients utilizing NFS V2 or V3. NFS performance exceeds that of a general-purpose server.
Scalable Storage Capacity – It has from 72 GB up to 1 TB of raw storage capacity. Hardware RAID 0, 1 or 5 provides rapid access and protection for consolidated data.
Industry-Standard Components – Based upon leading ProLiant, StorageWorks and Microsoft technology, the TaskSmart N-Series guarantees common components and familiar interfaces. This is a key component of the Compaq Enterprise Network Storage Architecture.
Snapshot – It provides fast backup and tapeless recovery from online snapshots of data for safer, more secure data.
Online dynamic volume growth – SANworks VR software provides all of the data and storage management features required to operate an online file serving environment for critical files.
Supports Industry-Standard Tape Backup Architecture – It seamlessly fits into the customer’s backup architecture. Fibre channel and SCSI tape devices are supported.
Backup Agent Support – It provides support for Veritas Backup Exec, Legato Networker v.5.7, so it will fit into most backup strategies.
High Availability Features – Redundant power supplies, fans, UPS support, and a fixed configuration that have been thoroughly tested all contribute to the impressive availability of the Compaq TaskSmart N2400.
Optimized Rebuild Time – Quick rebuild. Full system configuration can be restored within 20 minutes of a catastrophic event.
Systems Management Support – It provides support for Compaq Insight Manager and other popular systems and network management products.
Simple Management from a Common Graphical User Interface – All management functionality is accessed through a single interface, reducing administrative errors.
Remote Login and Management via Telnet Application or Browser – It performs routine administrative tasks from remote UNIX or Windows clients using telnet or browser.
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition – This allows lights-out access to the server. Console access through LAN port on Remote Insight Board. Remote power control and "system-down" access.
Integrates with NT and UNIX Security and Administration – It coordinates with existing workgroup, domain, Active Directory, and NIS installations.
Specifications
Product
TaskSmart N-Series Model N2400 163108-001
Characteristics > 30 MB/s CIFS throughput
> 2000 NFS iops
Scalability from 72 GB (minimum configuration) to 1 TB
(56 x 18.2-GB drives in 4 storage enclosures)
15U configuration (1 TB fully configured)
6U configuration (72 GB minimum configuration)
Configuration Two Pentium III 733 MHz processors
1024 MB Memory (4 x 256 MB) PC133MHz Registered ECC SDRAM
Redundant Hot Pluggable power supplies and fans
Two 18.2-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm hard disks (for operating system)
1.44-MB Floppy Drive
High Speed IDE CD-ROM Drive (Low-profile)
Four PCI slots populated as follows:
- Network Interface Card with
four 10/100 Ethernet ports
- Smart Array 4200 controller
(four channel)
- Remote Insight Board
(Lights-Out Edition)
- Slot free for backup SCSI or
fibre-channel controller
StorageWorks Enclosure including four 18.2-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm hard drives
Redundant hot plug power supplies and fans (for StorageWorks
Enclosure)
Expandable to up to four StorageWorks Enclosure models and up to fifty-six hard drives for a total of 1TB storage capacity
Pre-configured with operating system and file serving software, systems and software management utilities and integrated graphical user interface
Physical
Server
Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.1 x 19 x 24.6 in/13.1 x 48.3 x 62.5 cm
Weight
Standard Configuration
45 lbs/20.4 kg
Acoustic Noise L WAd (BELS) L pAm (dBA)
Idle 6 43
Operating 6.1 44
Power requirements Input rating, 110/220V, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment 50° to 93° F/10° to 35° C
Shipping environment 22° to 140° F/–30° to 60° C
Storage Enclosure
Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.2 x 17.6 x 19.9 in/13.1 x 44.8 x 50.5 cm
Weight
Standard Configuration
Fully Configured (4 drives)
68 lbs/30.8 Kg
89 lbs/40.4 Kg
Power requirements Input rating, 110/220V, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment 50° to 93° F/10° to 35° C
Compaq TaskSmart N2400 Basic Configuration (Server + Storage Enclosure + 72 GB)
Shipping Weight
Standard Configuration
210 lbs/95.3 kg
Shipping environment 22° to 140° F/–30° to 60° C
Regulatory Approvals FCC Class B
Y2K Y2K Compliant
Options
Keyboard Options
Rack Internal Trackball Keyboard (Opal) 185152-406
1U Rack Keyboard Drawer 338056-B21
Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Extension Cables 169989-001
Monitors
TFT5000R Rackmount Flat Panel 120207-001
TFT5010 15² Flat Panel Monitor (Opal) 104741-001
TFT5010 15² Flat Panel Monitor (Carbon) 154486-001
P700 Color 380207-001
V700 Color (Opal) 325800-001
V500 Color 325900-001
S510 Color 168636-001
S710 Color 152991-001
Tape Arrays and Libraries
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 2 drive 349350-B22
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 3 drive 349350-B23
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 4 drive 349350-B24
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 5 drive 349350-B25
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 6 drive 349350-B26
TL895 (96 slot) library unit, 7 drive 349350-B27
TL891 DLT library unit, 2 drive Rack 120876-B22
MiniLibrary Expansion Unit 120877-B21
MiniLibrary Data Unit 128670-B21
DLT Tape Array II Model 35/70-4 no software 295165-001
External 35/70-GB DLT Drive 242521-B21
Note: Please see the TL891 or TL895 Automated DLT Tape Library Solution QuickSpecs for additional information including Upgrade Kits, Accessories, ProLiant Connectivity Kits, Host Bus Adapters, SCSI Cable Kits, and Localization Kits and additional options needed for a complete solution at www1.compaq.com. Please note this Web site is available in English only.
Note: Please see the Compaq DLT Tape Array II QuickSpecs for additional information including Tape Drives, Cartridges, Controllers, and SCSI Cables and additional options needed for a complete solution at www1.compaq.com. Please note this Web site is available in English only.
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Connectivity
Fibre Channel Host Adapter PCI 223180-B21
Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 234453-001
Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 295573-001
Fibre Channel Tape Controller II 152975-001
Fibre Channel Switched Environment Connectivity
Fibre Channel Switch 8-port 380591-B21
Fibre Channel Switch 16-port 380578-B21
Fibre Channel Tape Controller II 152975-001
SCSI Connectivity
Compaq StorageWorks Dual Channel PCI to Ultra HVD Host Bus Adapter for Compaq Tape Libraries 157299-B21
64-Bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adpater 129803-B21
Uninterruptible Power Systems – Tower
T700 (100-127 volt) 295372-B21
T1000 (100-127 volt) 242688-001
T1500 (100-127 volt) 242688-003
T2000 (100-127 volt) 242688-005
T2400 (100-127 volt) 242688-006
Multi-Server UPS Card
(Not available for UPS T700) 123508-B21
Scalable UPS Card
(Not available for UPS T700) 123509-B21
High to Low Voltage Transformer (250VA) 388643-B21
SNMP-EN Adapter
(Not available for UPS T700) 347225-B21
Uninterruptible Power Systems – Rack
Rack-Mountable UPS R1500 (100-127 VAC) 242704-001
Rack-Mountable UPS R3000 (100-127 VAC) 242705-001
Rack-Mountable UPS R3000h-NA (208-240 VAC) NDC (non-detached cord) 242705-003
Rack-Mountable UPS R6000 347207-001
Multi-Server UPS Card 123508-B21
Scalable UPS Card 123509-B21
High to Low Voltage Transformer (250VA) 388643-B21
SNMP-EN Adapter 347225-B21
R6000 Extended Runtime Module 347224-B21
External Storage - Rack
Compaq StorageWorks Enclosure Model 4214R (rack-mountable) 103381-001
StorageWorks Enclosure 4200 Redundant Power Supply Option 119826-B21
Hard Drives
18.2-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1² Drive
(Additional drives can be ordered for installation in the StorageWorks Enclosure 4214R.) 142673-B22
18.2-GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI 10,000 rpm 1" Drive
(Additional drives can be ordered for installation in the StorageWorks Enclosure 4214R.) 128418-B22
Compaq Rack 9000 Series (Opal)
Compaq Rack 9142 (42U) – Pallet 120663-B21
Compaq Rack 9142 (42U) – Shock Pallet 120663-B22
Compaq Rack 9142 (42U) – Crated 120663-B23
Compaq Rack 9136 (36U) – Pallet 120664-B21
Compaq Rack 9136 (36U) – Shock Pallet 120664-B22
Compaq Rack 9136 (36U) – Crated 120664-B23
Compaq Rack 9122 (22U) – Pallet 120665-B21
Compaq Rack 9122 (22U) – Shock Pallet 120665-B22
Compaq Rack 9122 (22U) – Crated 120665-B23
Note: -B21 part numbers are for all Geos
-B22 part numbers are used to ship configured racks (by custom
systems, VARs and Channels)
-B23 part numbers are used for air shipments
Compaq Rack 7000 Series (Beach Gray)
Compaq Rack 7142 (42U) 165753-001
Compaq Rack 7142 (42U) (Air Shipment) 165753-002
Rack Options for Compaq Rack 9000 Series
Baying Kit 120669-B21
9142 Side Panel Kit 120670-B21
9136 Side Panel Kit 120671-B21
Ballast Option Kit 120672-B21
Stabilizer Option Kit 120673-B21
Rack Rail Adapter Kit (25² depth) 120675-B21
Fan (110 VAC) Roof Mount 120677-B21
Fan (220 VAC) Roof Mount 120678-B21
Bustle Kit 120679-B21
Grounding Rack Option Kit 120682-B21
Cable Management D-Rings Kit 168233-B21
Rack Options for Compaq Rack 7000 Series
Rack Sidewall Kit (42U only) 165652-001
Coupling Kit (42U only) 165664-001
Stabilizing Feet (42U only) 189907-001
High Air Flow Rack Door Insert for 7122 157847-B21
High Air Flow Rack Door Insert for 7142 327281-B21
High Air Flow Rack Door Insert for 7142 (6 pack) 327281-B22
Compaq Rack Extension Kit for 7142 154392-B21
Rack Options for Compaq Rack 7000 and 9000 Series
Sliding Shelf Kit 332564-B21
Monitor Utility Shelf 303606-B21
Rack Blanking Panel Kit (Beach Gray) 169940-001
Rack Blanking Panel Kit (Opal) 169940-B21
Compaq Networking Cable Management Kit 292407-B21
Compaq Networking Recessed Rail Management Kit 292406-B21
High-Capacity Cable Management Arm Kit 124711-B21
Compaq Power Distribution Unit – Low Voltage PDU 295363-001
Compaq Power Distribution Unit – High Voltage PDU 295363-002
Compaq Power Distribution Unit, 16A 295363-B21
Compaq Power Distribution Unit, 24A 295363-003
Server Console Switch 1 x 2 port (100-230 VAC) 120206-001
Server Console Switch 1 x 4 port (100-230 VAC) 400336-001
Server Console Switch 1 x 8 port (100-230 VAC) 400337-001
Server Console Switch 2 x 8 port (100-230 VAC) 400338-001
Server Console Switch 2 x 8 port (48VDC) 400542-B21
CPU to Server Console Cable, 12¢ 110936-B21
CPU to Server Console Cable, 20¢ 110936-B22
CPU to Server Console Cable, 40¢ 110936-B23
CPU to Server Console Cable, 3¢ 110936-B24
CPU to Server Console Cable, 6¢ 110936-B25
CPU to Server Console Cable (Plenum Rated) 20¢ 149363-B21
CPU to Server Console Cable (Plenum Rated) 40¢ 149364-B21
Switch Box Connector Kit (115V) 144007-001
Switch Box Connector Kit (230V) 144007-002
Rack Options for Third Party Cabinet Racks
Depth Adjustable Fixed Rails 332558-B21
Service Upgrades (CarePaqs)
4-Hour On-site Service, 9-Hour x 5-Day Coverage, 3 Years (2-5-2 Part Number for US) FM-TK4HR-36
4-Hour On-site Service, 24-Hour x 7-Day Coverage, 3 Years (2-5-2 Part Number for US) FM-TK724-36
Installation & Start-up Services
Hardware Installation (2-5-2 Part Number for US)
FM-TK4HR-36
Hardware Installation and Configuration Service (2-5-2 Part Number for US)
FP-CXHSI-05
Note: For more information, customer/resellers can contact www.Compaq.com/services. Please note this web site is available in English only. |
